Skin First, Makeup Second: The Summer Glow Equation

There’s a certain kind of glow that can’t be bottled—but we still try.

Summer beauty isn’t about covering up. It’s about letting your skin tell its story—with a little help from the right products and a whole lot of confidence. It’s less beat face and more barely there, but still breathtaking.

We’re calling it the Summer Glow Equation—and it starts with skin that looks like you’ve been drinking water, minding your business, and sleeping like royalty.

Step 1: Skin That Radiates

Women's Sheer Brew Lightweight Gel Moisturizer

Daily Vitamin C Serum,

Before any makeup goes on, the glow begins with skincare. Think dewy, hydrated, lit-from-within.

Gel moisturizers with hyaluronic acid? Yes, please. Vitamin C serums to fight dullness? Always.

Step 2: A Light Touch

Phyto-Hydra Teint Tinted Moisturizer

0.7 oz. Maifanshi Moisture Foundation

This season, foundation is optional. Try a tinted moisturizer or skin tint that evens things out but lets your freckles do their thing. Just enough coverage to say “I tried” without overthinking it.

Step 3: Highlight, But Make It Lazy

Voila Glow Liquid Highlighter

Shade & Illuminate Highlighting Duo Palette

Swap powdery highlighters for liquid or cream formulas. Dab on the cheekbones, temples, and maybe the bridge of your nose if you’re feeling cute.

Step 4: Gloss, Not Drama

Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil and Forever Glow Maximizer Gift Set-Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil

Loubibelle Lip Oil

Lips should look juicy, not overdrawn. Try lip oils, sheer tints, or even balm with a whisper of color. One swipe, no mirror needed.

Step 5: The Almost-Nothing Eye

Agent Nateur Lash and Brow Serum

So Intense Mascara

Skip the heavy liner. Grab a brow gel, curl those lashes, and brush on a brown mascara. Done.

This summer, we’re not hiding. We’re highlighting. Let your skin be the main event. Everything else is just the warm-up act.